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Religion Final: The Quran Flashcards
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Religion Final: The Quran Flashcards

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Who are the first four Caliphs in chronological order?

  • Umar (correct)
  • Uthman (correct)
  • Abu Bakr (correct)
  • Ali (correct)
  • What is Muhammad known as?

    Seal of the Prophets

    Before reading prayers in the Quran, you have to _____

    say and seek refuge

    What is the first revelation of the Quran known as?

    <p>Laylat Al Qadar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hadith/Sunnah signify?

    <p>Example of the life of Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper name of the sacred book?

    <p>Al-Quran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are other names for the Quran? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Al-Dhikr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Haqq mean?

    <p>Truth, reality, right, righteousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Muslim names of God?

    <p>Ramat, Dhikr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for chapters in the Quran?

    <p>Surah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total verses are there in the Quran?

    <p>6247</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Over what period was the Revelation of the Quran transmitted?

    <p>23 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Makkah revelations are usually _____, while Medinan revelations are generally _____

    <p>shortest; longest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Biblical figures mentioned in the Quran?

    <p>Abraham, Mary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you need to interpret the Quran? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Hadith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hadith must not conflict with the Quran.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sunnah must not conflict with the Quran or Hadith.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the theory of abrogation refer to?

    <p>Notify, to cancel something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is knowledge of Arabic important in Islam?

    <p>Meant to read in Arabic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Shia Muslims call their leaders?

    <p>Imam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are considered the Caliphs in Sunni Islam?

    <p>Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Islam most concentrated in America?

    <p>Nation of Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who do Sunni Muslims believe Fard Muhammad is?

    <p>The fourth Caliph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scandal involved Elijah Muhammad?

    <p>Fathered children by his secretaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Malcolm X known for?

    <p>Powerful speaker advocating for violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The only chapter of the Quran that does not contain the phrase 'In the name of Allah the merciful, the compassionate' is Chapter _____

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every chapter of the Quran (except one) begins with the phrase _____

    <p>'Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first chapter of the Quran known as?

    <p>Al-fatihah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the chapters of the Quran arranged?

    <p>Longest chapters first, shortest chapters last</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first revelation given to Muhammad found in which chapter of the Quran?

    <p>Chapter 96</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who brought the divine message to Prophet Muhammad?

    <p>Angel Jibril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many chapters does the Quran have?

    <p>114</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    First Four Caliphs

    • Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali served as the first four Caliphs in Islamic history.

    Muhammad

    • Recognized as the Seal of the Prophets, marking the end of prophetic tradition.

    Quranic Prayers

    • Before engaging in Quranic prayers, one must say and seek refuge.

    First Revelation

    • The first revelation occurred on Laylat Al Qadar (Night of Power) through the angel Jibril (Gabriel), coinciding with the start of fasting.

    Hadith and Sunnah

    • Hadith refers to the retelling of traditions based on Muhammad’s life and actions.

    Sacred Book Name

    • The Quran, or Al-Qu'ran, means "to be read or recited," often completed by an average Muslim once every month.

    Alternate Names for the Quran

    • Other names include: Al Qetaa (wipe out), Al-Furqan (tells the truth), Al-Dhikr (reminder), Al-Mauizah (admonition), Al-Hukan (Judgment), Wisdom, Healing, Message, Revelation, Spirit, and Truth.

    Haqq

    • Represents truth, reality, rightness, and righteousness; Al-Haqq is one of the 99 names of God.

    Names of God in Islam

    • Notable names include Ramat and Dhikr.

    Structure of the Quran

    • Comprises "Surah" (chapters) and "Ayah" (verses). The shortest surah has three verses, while chapters range in length, totaling 6247 verses.

    Revelation Timeline

    • The Quran was revealed over a period of 23 years.

    Revelation Context

    • Revelations received in Mecca (Makkan) are typically shorter; Medinan revelations are generally longer and complete prophecies.

    Makkan Revelations

    • Spanning 13 years, they consist of 93 chapters and emphasize prophetic themes.

    Medinan Revelations

    • Consist of 21 chapters over 10 years, focusing on the fulfillment of prophecies.

    Biblical Figures in the Quran

    • Includes important figures like Abraham and Mary.

    Interpretation of the Quran

    • Requires Hadith, Sunnah, and the Quran itself for contextual understanding.

    Compatibility of Hadith and Sunnah

    • Hadith must align with the Quran, while Sunnah must not conflict with either the Quran or Hadith.

    Theory of Abrogation

    • This concept involves the cancellation of previous commands, exemplified by the rule changes regarding smoking.

    Knowledge of Arabic

    • Essential for reading and properly interpreting the Quran.

    Shia Islam

    • Followers do not use the term caliph; instead, they refer to their leaders as Imams, starting with Ali.

    Sunni Islam

    • Recognizes the first four Caliphs: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali.

    Islam in America

    • The "Nation of Islam" is a significant black movement promoting Islamic teachings in America.

    Fard Muhammad

    • Viewed by Sunni Muslims as potentially the fourth Caliph.

    Elijah Muhammad

    • Noted for controversial practices including fathering children with secretaries, affecting figures like Malcolm X.

    Malcolm X

    • A prominent civil rights advocate known for his powerful speeches and advocacy of separation between races; he faced backlash for his methods.

    Chapter 9 of the Quran

    • Notably omits "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah), leading to theories regarding its content and structure.

    Chapters of the Quran

    • Chapter 9 is unique as it does not start with "Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem."

    Al-Fatihah

    • The first chapter of the Quran, used in daily and Friday prayers.

    Chapter Arrangement

    • Chapters are organized from longest to shortest, with longer chapters appearing first.

    First Revelation in the Quran

    • Found in chapter 96, bearing the command for Muhammad to "read."

    Divine Message Transmission

    • Prophet Muhammad received the divine message through Angel Jibril.

    Total Chapters in the Quran

    • The Quran comprises a total of 114 chapters.

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